Marty, SD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marty: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marty and Charles Mix County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charles Mix County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charles Mix County compares with South Dakota
Charles Mix County against South Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charles Mix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 42.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 28.6% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.6% | 22.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 48.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with South Dakota, Charles Mix County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Charles Mix County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in South Dakota.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charles Mix County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 84 days in fully reported years.
Marty had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Charles Mix County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 48.8% in South Dakota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 17.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 28.6% in South Dakota.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marty since 2015: SR-46 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Charles Mix County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Marty fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Charles Mix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charles Mix County) |
|---|---|
| Sd Hwy 46 | 13 |
| US-18 | 11 |
| Sd Hwy 50 | 9 |
| Ave | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 44 | 6 |
| Sd Hwy 45 | 2 |
| Front Ave | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Marty at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 57361) | $19,830 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charles Mix County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +42% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marty
How many truck accidents are there in Marty?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charles Mix County (7 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marty?
July has the most truck crashes in Charles Mix County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marty?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charles Mix County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marty compared with South Dakota?
Per 100,000 residents, Charles Mix County has 46.7 truck crashes a year; South Dakota has 42.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marty?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.